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Energy markets are staying relatively calm because of uncertainty, says Graham Stock. Venezuelan oil will take a long time to come back online, and significant assurances before capex commitments are made. He thinks it would take over $100 billion over the next 10 years to bring Venezuela back up to 3 million barrels per day. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, e...

Nuclear power and private jets take Tim Bohen's attention on today's Big 3. Tim points to Oklo Inc.'s (OKLO) cooldown as a new base for shares, Cameco's (CCJ) "safer" exposure to the nuclear sector, and Flyexecutive's (FLYX) SpaceX tie as reasons to watch his stock picks. Rick Ducat showcases bearish and bullish trend for all three stocks. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Michael Green explains his “post-scarcity” Bitcoin thesis. Bitcoin miners are switching to AI processing as electricity demand outstrips supply. This threatens the Bitcoin network as it loses computing power, he argues, and he thinks that is the biggest threat to price. He compares Bitcoin and gold and how security expenditures do or do not “change the character” of the asset. “Bitcoin will either...

Jake Hanley describes the “great divergence” of the commodity trade and how things may change in 2026. He thinks metals can catch a bid in the next few years as copper demand outstrips supply in a “great acceleration.” He also examines grain market supply and demand, showing a trend of global incomes going up, leading to more animal consumption, leading to more grain consumption to feed the animal...

Friday's December jobs report can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. Charles Schwab's Collin Martin considers the unemployment drop to 4.4% a "welcome development" to a stagnating jobs picture. However, it also pulls back possibilities of an interest rate cut sooner than later. As for the now delayed Supreme Court tariffs decision, Collin poses the question "wh...

JPMorgan is moving into the bull camp for Southwest Airlines (LUV) after holding an underweight rating until today. Diane King Hall talks about the firm's newfound bull case in an "attractively profitable" outlook. On the downside, General Motors (GM) saw pressure after adding $6 billion in charges over its EV business. Diane also notes pressure in the tech space after Mizuho downgra...

Kevin Hincks kicks off the final trading day of the week with a glimpse at the December jobs report, which showed a 50,000 uptick in non-farm payrolls. He explains why the move is muted compared to past metrics and what it means for the Fed's path forward. Another potential market mover to keep in mind: the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs. Kevin explains how volatility can enter market...

The odds are that the Supreme Court will rule against tariffs, says Lance Roberts, but it will actually be good for markets. He thinks it will improve margins for consumer-centric companies, but notes that the boost will be temporary as the Trump administration responds. On the jobs report, he argues the economy is slowing as full-time employment decreases, which could pressure profit margins late...

GE Vernova (GEV) appeared to shrug off a downgrade from Baird in the hour before Friday's opening bell. The downgrade comes After Meta Platforms (META) tapped Vistra (VST) and Oklo Inc. (OKLO) to supply electricity for the social media conglomerate. Rick Ducat analyzes the key levels to watch in GE Vernova shares and later offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network...

Minutes following the December jobs report, Amy Glaser takes investors through the numbers. She explains how the holiday season's "pull forward effect" caused some cutbacks in December. As for AI's hiring impact, Amy says job candidates are paying more attention to how employers are using the tech. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

Big banks kick off earnings next week, and Nick Raich notes 2026 is also off to a strong start. With JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), and Goldman Sachs (GS) among the behemoths reporting, he believes guidance will be crucial to maintain an upbeat view on the financial sector. Even after some big banks got hit with downgrades this week, Nick believes firms will shake off the negative sentim...

Ahead of Friday's December jobs report, @ProsperTradingAcademy's Scott Bauer weighs in on market movers to watch into the end of the trading week. For crude oil, he considers any move higher on the commodity a "sell the rip" move until fundamentals change and demand rises. However, Scott believes gold is a "buy the dip" despite its massive 2025 rally. He later explains...

Fibonacci retracement levels were respected in Rachel Dashiell's analysis of CrowdStrike's (CRWD) stock. She explains where bulls and bears are battling for control through short and long-term chart analysis. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the i...

David Kudla says investors can still expect upside if they add metals to their portfolios. 2026 is a year he sees miners adding fuel to the metal rally and diversification lifting metals outside silver and gold. That said, industrial demand increasing for both silver and gold will still give them plenty of room to run, according to David. Outside of metals, David urges investors to pay attention t...

Growth will take a backseat to value in 2026, says Simon Lack. He sees investors turning away from the high-flying AI stocks to underappreciated corners of the market inside and outside tech. As for energy, Simon calls it the "president's favorite sector," but also one that will face international headwinds following developments in Venezuela. However, he sees plenty of winners and points to Valer...

AI and memory storage chips continue to decline, but Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to key stocks rallying in the housing and defense sectors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Downl...

Constellation Brands (STZ) recently beat earnings expectations, offering a glimmer of optimism amidst a challenging macroeconomic landscape. Mackenzie Peterson discusses how the company is navigating shifting consumer trends by adapting its product mix to include non-alcoholic options and focusing on beer over wine. The discussion also explores the potential for cannabis as an alternative to alcoh...

George Tsilis looks at AZZ Inc. (AZZ) for today's Overlooked Stock, noting that steel fabricator and galvanizer posted stronger-than-expected earnings. Tailwinds in industries using these materials are another factor George says lifted AZZ's outlook. He dives into the financials and macro picture surrounding the company. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

Coinbase (COIN) slid to the downside on Thursday's session even though BofA upgraded the stock. As Coinbase and the crypto industry push through weakness starting last quarter, Rick Ducat takes investors through key levels to watch in the charts to highlight potential breakout levels. He later notes options activity for Coinbase to show where traders are pricing movement. ======== Schwab Netwo...

David Nelson explains the extreme significance of U.S. operations in Venezuela, saying that it gives the U.S. leverage over the rest of the world, especially China, who is the biggest buyer of Venezuelan oil and has loaned billions to the country. The “real winners” are the energy companies that are going to rebuild the sector, he says, along with the consumer. He specifically highlights SLB Ltd....

“The big picture’s still pretty good,” says Rob Williams. He expects decent growth for the year, along with 1-3 rate cuts from the Fed. While the job market could get a “little uglier,” he notes that it doesn’t take that many jobs gains to keep unemployment where it is. He’s overweight equities and likes small caps, looking for valuation opportunities. He also is watching international equities an...

Alex Barron and William Lee react to President Trump’s comments about removing institutional investors from the housing market, saying “people live in homes, not corporations.” William discusses how planned communities are becoming less affordable and thinks that limiting institutions will be only one of many steps Trump will take to make housing more attainable. Alex argues that institutional inv...

Another banner year for ETFs? Mike Khouw thinks so, touting the ease of moving in and out of the funds, regular distributions, and other advantages. He looks at option income ETFs in particular, highlighting his firm’s Yield Max (BIGY) ETF, which utilizes the top 50 big companies, and explaining how the strategy works. Other funds from his firm are the SOXY ETF, based on semiconductors, and option...

It's no secret that Dan Ives is one of Wall Street's biggest tech bulls. Wedbush launched an ETF in June that focuses on Dan's AI research, and investors already saw a 25% return on investment since the launch. Cullen Rogers how AI's "age of monetization" plays a centric role in how Wedbush manages the IVES ETF. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market da...

Ben Connard expects volatility in the short term, partially due to investors feeling out the year. He thinks the market will shift away from big tech in 2026, perhaps into healthcare or consumer sectors. Regardless of a Supreme Court decision, he argues tariffs will be in place for the long term. He tells investors to be careful of concentration and anticipates two Fed rate cuts for the year. ====...